2000 Saturn LS Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn LS. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Saturn LS 2000–2002, L200 2003, L300 2004
Reported issue: On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Possible consequence: This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior…
Remedy: Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
- Electrical system › Ignition › ModuleCovers: Saturn LS 2000–2002, L200 2003
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter…
Possible consequence: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000…
- Seat beltsCovers: Saturn LS 2000, Chevrolet Impala 2000–2001, Venture 2000–2001 +13 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
- Fuel system, gasoline › StorageCovers: Saturn LS 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
Possible consequence: If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Saturn LS 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.
Possible consequence: If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › SwitchCovers: Saturn LS 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." because of a problem in the hazard warning switch assembly, the turn signal lamps may not work or may work intermittently when the driver uses the turn signal lever or hazard warning switch. If the vehicle turn signal indicators are not flashing, then the…
Possible consequence: Other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch assembly.
NHTSA investigations
- PE08061Timing chain breaks, engine stallClosed · Oct 16, 2008
- DP08002Timing chain failure-stallClosed · Jun 18, 2008
- PE06006Timing chain failureClosed · Jan 24, 2006
- DP05008Timing chain failureClosed · Dec 20, 2005
- PE05010Inoperative tail lampsClosed · Feb 15, 2005
- DP05001Inoperative tail lampsClosed · Feb 10, 2005
- PE99064Post-collision fuel system integrityClosed · Oct 27, 1999
← All problems reported for the 2000 Saturn LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.